As a professional, you want to make the best impression you can on your resume. After all, it is a condensed version of your work experience and what sets you apart from the rest in your field. An effective resume includes not only the correct format, the right qualifications, but using the correct words to describe you, and catch words that perspective employers flag as desirable.

Here are some positive adjectives that you can use to describe yourself in an interview or on a resume. epending on what job you are seeking, to describe you in an interview or on a resume. Keep in mind that not all of these words are useful for every profession. You must use words that fit you and the job you are seeking.

1. self-motivated: driven by one's own desires and not from outside influenceExample: I feel I have reached my current level by being very self-motivated.2. assertive: forceful, decisive, positively agressiveExample: In my line of work, one must be very assertive to get ahead.3. shrewd: perceptive, intelligentExample: John is quite the shrewd businessman. 4. aggressive: competitive, pushy, someone who will do anything to winExample: It is not always good to be too aggressive, as it can be seen as a negative trait in some professions.5. attentive: observant, conscientious, watchful, vigilantExample: In my last job, I made sure I was very attentive during team meetings and learned a great deal from my colleagues.6. organized: detailed, having a formal structure, coordinated effortsExample: Because of the nature and pace of my job, I must always be organized if I am to complete my assigned tasks.7. conscientious: thorough, careful, doing things according to one's inner sense of what is right Example: It is in my nature to be conscientious, and I always complete my professional notes on time.

8. fastidious: excessively particular, paying very close attention to detailsExample: I am very fastidious when it comes to preparing for presentations.

9. meticulous: precise, thorough, showing extreme care about tiny detailsExample: John's reports are amazingly meticulous; I can see why he is climbing the corporate ladder so quickly.

10. minute: very small, littleExample: It won't help to worry about every minute detail of your report.11. professional: skilled, trained, competentExample: My colleagues would describe me as professional at all times.12. enthusiastic: eager, passionate, interestedExample: My daughter is very enthusiastic about becoming a medical doctor.

13. energetic: full of life and energyExample: You need to have an energetic personality to keep your audience interested in your speech.14. cooperative: working or acting together willingly for a common purpose or benefit.Example: One of my colleagues was not very cooperative when it came to working as a team-player.

15: confident: sure of oneselfExample: My confidence in public speaking is beginning to dwindle because of my manager's constant negative comments about my presentation skills.

16. decisive: not showing hesitation, resolute, determinedExample: My doctor did not appear to have a strong personality and did not seem very decisive. 17. diligent: attentive and persistent in doing thingsExample: I am a very diligent person and stay at the office until my work is done.18. discreet: cautious, sensible, prudentExample: In the business world, one must be discreet, at times, when handling difficult situations.19. efficient: effective, competent, capableExample: My secretary is very efficient and completes tasks quickly.20. firm but fair: handling a difficult situation correctly and consistently while providing corrective feedback.Example: I have always thought of myself as firm but fair when it comes to settling disputes in the office.

22. dynamic: vigorously active, energeticExample: In order to succeed in today's business world, one must have a dynamic personality. 23. determined: resolute, decided, persistentExample: I am determined to get a promotion within one year.24. methodical: systematic, orderly, acting in a specific wayExample: When you start working on this project, be methodical in your approach, and take your time.25. encouraging: supportive, hopeful, reassuringExample: Even though my children make mistakes, I always encourage them to keep trying. 26. knowledgeable: aware, educatedExample: My new doctor is very well-known and knowledgeable in his field. 27. impartial: fair, unprejudicedExample: Whenever I encounter a problem at work, I try to remain impart

28: punctual: prompt, on timeExample: In every job I have held, I have always been punctual for meetings. 29: self-assured: confidentExample: The key to being successful is being self-assured in whatever you do.

30. unbiased: fair, not prejudicedExample: In this company, we expect all employees to be unbiased and accepting of others.